PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,666 km
5,385 miles
TLU
Tolu
Colombia
Distance
8,666 km
5,385 mi / 4,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT TLU
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tolu Airport
IATA Code PPT TLU
ICAO Code NTAA SKTL
City Papeete Tolu
Country French Polynesia Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Bogota
Elevation 5 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 9.510000, -75.590000

Papeete (PPT) to Tolu (TLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tolu Airport (TLU) in Tolu, Colombia is 8,666 kilometers (5,385 miles / 4,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:46 in Papeete, it's 11:46 in Tolu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tolu (TLU) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Tolu Airport (TLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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